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Veronica Falls

Veronica Falls

Veronica Falls

Debut album of melodic indie / shoegaze from this London group

ADM rating[?]

6.8

Label
Bella Union
UK Release date
17/10/2011
US Release date
25/10/2011
  1. 9.0 |   Drowned In Sound

    Reaffirmed the belief that classic songwriting and traditional four-piece guitar bands aren't necessarily relics of the past and with it, conjured up arguably the strongest debut album of 2011
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  2. 8.0 |   The Fly

    It’s refreshing to hear a great album crafted with little more than guitars and nifty tunes
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  3. 8.0 |   PopMatters

    Suggests the influence of eighties twee pop British music without the angst behind it
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  4. 7.9 |   Beats Per Minute

    Veronica Falls’ mysteries are revealed through brilliantly catchy pop songs, any dourness tempered by some of the best indiepop melodies and arrangements I’ve heard in a long time
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  5. 7.7 |   Pitchfork

    Something of an anomaly: shoegaze that looks you square in the eye
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  6. 7.0 |   Consequence Of Sound

    An overall engaging album of contrasts
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  7. 7.0 |   Bowlegs

    Manages to maintain an almost ramshackle quality throughout; the 80s indie vibe is a clear influence heard within the jangling guitars and the harmonious girl/boy vocals
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  8. 7.0 |   Blurt

    Runs way ahead of the Pains-of-Being-Dum-as-a-Vivian Girl pack with a bittersweet debut
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  9. 7.0 |   Clash

    This energetic debut isn’t perfect, but it has several staggering moments of pure musical euphoria
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  10. 7.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    A darn good pop record with hooks a-plenty and songs you won’t be able to shake loose for days after you first hear them
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  11. 7.0 |   The Digital Fix

    A breath of fresh indie air. This is music for those who dress in black and grey
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  12. 7.0 |   BBC

    Despite the odd patch of fluffier filler, it’s still filled with enough dark delights to send tingles up and down your spine
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  13. 7.0 |   DIY

    It’s a cracking, crackling debut which at it’s best reminds just what a thrilling, invigorating world indie-pop can be. It’s just that a bit too often you wish they’d throw themselves about a touch more
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  14. 7.0 |   No Ripcord

    Among the noise that permeates the current indie pop landscape are a few bands that are skilled enough to cut through with some noise of their own: With their debut, Veronica Falls look to be one of those few
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  15. 6.0 |   The Scotsman

    Proud inhabitants of Planet Twee
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  16. 6.0 |   The Guardian

    For a group so in thrall to death, there's a surprising amount of life here
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  17. 6.0 |   NME

    Even if they're a hard band to fall in love with, this record is ridiculously easy to admire
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  18. 6.0 |   Click Music

    There is a strong Best Coast vibe which permeates the record, a toy-box of singalong hooks and catchy riffs that is pleasant at first but leaves you longing for something with a touch more bite
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  19. 6.0 |   Q

    You can only admire the quartet's commitment to the loving creation of '80s indie in all its pallid, ramshackle glory. Print edition only

  20. 6.0 |   musicOMH

    Fans of the genre will find a lot to enjoy here; Veronica Falls have carved into a niche that will always have a small but loyal following which will baffle those on the outside
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  21. 4.0 |   Mojo

    Way less endearing than sassy Stateside combos such as Vivian Girls. Print edition only


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